| JULY 2024 Office of Research & Sponsored Programs Vol. 3, Issue 11
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2024 Pitch Competition @ Innovation Day
The Office of Research and Sponsored Programs (ORSP) is hosting its 2024 Innovation Day on September 25, 2024. This event aims to foster a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship within our community by providing a platform for aspiring, innovators and researchers to showcase their groundbreaking ideas and gain valuable insights into commercializing their innovations.
Innovation Day is designed to encourage and promote innovative thinking, highlight entrepreneurial talent, facilitate knowledge sharing, connect stakeholders, and encourage collaboration between academia, industry, and the entrepreneurial community to drive innovation and economic development.
If you are interested in attending or learn more about this event, please visit our website. For questions or concerns, please contact Jonathan Thomas (jxt106@shsu.edu).
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Important Opportunity for Freshman Students: CITI Program Registration Assistance
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We are excited to offer an essential session for freshman students at SHSU, helping them navigate the registration process for the Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative (CITI) program. This session will take place on September 5, 2024, from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM in LSC 230. Snacks will be provided.
The CITI program is crucial for students' academic and research pursuits, providing foundational knowledge in research compliance. Early training and registration will enhance their preparedness, support their academic success, and open doors to valuable research opportunities.
Please encourage your freshman students to attend this session, where they will also have the chance to meet me and gain insights into research compliance resources. This is a valuable opportunity for students to build a strong foundation for their academic careers.
Thank you for supporting this initiative to enhance our students' learning and research experiences.
For questions, concerns, or to receive more information, please contact Sharla Miles (sharla_miles@shsu.edu; ext. 4-4875).
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Writing a Grant Proposal Over the Summer?
Come over to our office for our Grantastic Tuesdays writing hours!
Every Tuesday 1:00-4:00 p.m. through the summer, you can stop by our collaborative space to get help from our Proposal Development and Submissions & Awards staff. We can assist you with any questions or needs specific to your project, the grant process, services available - or even if you would like a quiet workspace to brainstorm and work on your proposal.
We are located in the Sam South plaza (same as the University Police Department and Facilities Management).
Light refreshments will be provided. We hope to see you there!
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Join SHSU's Faculty Commercialization Program
The Office of Research & Sponsored Programs and the Center for Innovation, Technology, and Entrepreneurship at Sam Houston State University is excited to announce our Faculty Commercialization Program. This founder-driven initiative is designed to support researchers at various stages of commercialization, from those with just an idea to those preparing SBIR/STTR grant applications.
Who Can Participate?
- Researchers with an idea but uncertain of commercialization pathways.
- Researchers interested in starting a company, whether or not they have a team.
- Researchers needing a crash course in developing a commercialization plan for their SBIR/STTR grant applications.
Interested in joining? Scan the QR code below to sign up and become part of this exciting program. For any questions or concerns, please contact Robert Milner at rlm088@shsu.edu or (936) 294-1288.
Interested in joining? Fill out this form to sign up and become part of this exciting program. For any questions or concerns, please contact Robert Milner (rlm088@shsu.edu; ext. 4-1288)
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Faculty Development Opportunities
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TEDxSHSU 2024: Call for Speaker Proposals
SHSU will host our third annual TEDxSHSU on October 9, 2024. In the spirit of TED’s mission, “Ideas worth spreading,” we invite faculty, staff, students, alumni, community members, and regional thought leaders interested in giving a 10 to 15-minute TEDxSHSU talk to submit a proposal. TEDx events highlight big ideas from local experts, researchers, thinkers, doers, artists, innovators, community leaders, and change-makers.
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Skill Up: ORSP LinkedIn Learning Modules for Researchers
Elevate your research capabilities with a content collection designed by the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs. Explore a series of modules crafted to enhance your researcher and grant-seeking skills, ensuring you become a well-rounded and proficient researcher.
Each module is composed of a video, supplemental slides and transcript that go hand-in-hand with the content, providing learners with an opportunity to test and apply their knowledge. As a member of SHSU, you have free access to LinkedIn Learning courses, such as this one.
Click on the modules below, or sign into your LinkedIn Learning to begin this transformative journey:
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Grant Slam
We appreciate SHSU faculty, staff, and students for their proactive approach in the search for new knowledge and for consistently demonstrating their concern about the world in which we live; applying their findings and skills to solving many of the problems facing contemporary society.
In all areas, and levels of experience, SHSU is dedicated to supporting our staff and faculty in taking that step towards innovation and change.
We want to highlight the faculty and staff members below, who have submitted impactful grant proposals in the past month:
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SHSU Grant Activity as of February 2024
FY24 (YTD)
185 proposals submitted for $99,377,595
55 proposals awarded for $27,010,291
FY23 (YTD)
186 proposals submitted for $113,179,929
77 proposals awarded for $25,968,141
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Dough-re-mi: Funding Opportunities to Fund Your Research Dreams
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We know that finding and applying for grants can be challenging. We have partnered with GrantForward to bring the SHSU research community a powerful funding search engine.
To get started, go to grantforward.com, log in using your SHSU email address and click on the 'single sign-on option'. To begin searching, go to the Grants tab on the menu bar, and select 'search grant opportunities'.
Visit our find funding page for more information and resources.
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USDA PPA
The USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has announced its FY25 Implementation plan for the Plant Protection Act (PPA) program. APHIS is offering funding opportunities for projects organized around specific goal areas that represent critical needs and opportunities to strengthen against, prevent, detect, and mitigate invasive plant pests and diseases. These goals are:
1. Enhance plant pest and disease analysis and survey.
2. Target domestic inspection activities at vulnerable points in the safeguarding continuum.
3. Enhance and strengthen pest identification and technology.
4. Safeguard nursery production.
5. Conduct targeted outreach and education.
6. Increase mitigation and rapid response capabilities.
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Equipment & Instrumentation
Additionally, our team has compiled a comprehensive list of grants and funding opportunities tailored specifically for acquiring essential equipment and instrumentation. This curated selection aims to streamline the process for accessing resources that align with SHSU's goals, fostering growth, and making a meaningful impact within our community.
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Visit our resources webpage for a repository of webinars, trainings, templates and other guidance to assist you in your research. We're always looking for ways to improve, so please let us know if you have any feedback or suggestions for new resources.
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Wondering how to get started with our team?
We are always accessible, and you can begin engaging with us whenever you are comfortable. If you are still in the ideation stage or looking for funding opportunities, then reach out to our Research and Proposal Development team.
If you already have a grant identified and are ready to begin the development of documents then submit a Pre-Proposal Notification (PPN) form, and we will get a team assigned to assist you in the preparation and submission process.
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